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Bulls center Robin Lopez blocks a shot by Kings forward Marvin Bagley during the first half on Dec. 10, 2018, at the United Center.

Bulls collapse in the 2nd half against Kings: ‘We’re having a hard time doing the basics’

May 31, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

It might be time for more meetings — or, more accurately, more practice. The Bulls tried to put a tumultuous 48 hours in their rearview mirror on Monday night, but...

Billy Donovan was hired as Bulls head coach Sept. 22, 2020, after Jim Boylen was dismissed. Before becoming Bulls coach, Donovan had a 243-157 record (.608) in five seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder and won two NCAA championships as coach of the Florida Gators.

Jim Boylen says he has organization’s support to push the Bulls: ‘There’s no differing philosophy’

May 31, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

Find out who fits long term. In all the important ways, that’s what this Bulls season is about. It’s why Kris Dunn and Bobby Portis returning for Monday’s game against...

‘We’re moving on’: Jim Boylen and his players meet to build trust after the Bulls’ historic loss

May 31, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

A dizzying Sunday at the Advocate Center ended with this undeniable fact: The Bulls didn’t practice. The previous night, coach Jim Boylen didn’t reinsert his twice-benched starters over the final...

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, shoots as Chicago Bulls guard Antonio Blakeney, left, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Worst. Loss. Ever. Bulls fall to Celtics 133-77, setting franchise record with 56-point defeat

May 31, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

On Nov. 8, 2001, during what was then a franchise-record 53-point loss to the Timberwolves in Minnesota, Bulls coach Tim Floyd replaced starters Charles Oakley, Marcus Fizer, Brad Miller, Greg...

Jim Boylen calls replacing close friend Fred Hoiberg ‘raw’ even as he uses a different approach: ‘I don’t believe he lost the locker room’

May 31, 2019 at 4:35 p.m.

After his firing Monday, Fred Hoiberg texted Jim Boylen his support and told his former lead assistant coach that he’d do great at his chance. So it’s only natural that...

Phil Jackson after Game 6 agains the Trail Blazers.

So long, farewell: A look back at some of the memorable exits from Bulls head coaches

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

Phil Jackson rode off on a motorcycle. Tim Floyd grew introspective even as he released frustration. Bill Cartwright joked about a flight delay as he sat in his home. Scott...

Bulls Q&A: Is Jim Boylen the new Tom Thibodeau? And why didn’t he get an interim tag?

May 31, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

Neither John Paxson nor Gar Forman is getting fired. There. The mailbag is done. Wait, what? There are more questions? Ah, I see. What is the goal for the season...

Zach LaVine’s improved decision making is no passing fancy

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

Three times in the last seven games, Zach LaVine has tallied a season-high nine assists. He’s averaging 6.9 assists — and 3.4 turnovers — in that span. “I’m all for...

Jim Boylen trying to toughen up Bulls as Kris Dunn and Bobby Portis increase workloads: ‘We’re old school … There’s no shortcut to conditioning’

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

As they near returns from their sprained MCLs, Kris Dunn and Bobby Portis fully participated in practice Wednesday. Lucky them. For the second time in three days, coach Jim Boylen...

The Bulls' Wendell Carter Jr. grabs a rebound against the Pacers' Myles Turner during the second on Dec. 4, 2018, in Indianapolis.

Bulls fall to Pacers in Jim Boylen’s debut as coach: ‘I’m not discouraged’

May 31, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

Zach LaVine scored on the Bulls’ opening possession just 15 seconds after tipoff and Jim Boylen jumped from his seat clapping, walking down the bench to try to get players...

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